mutter; mumble
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesverb
to mutter; to mumble; to grumble under one's breath
informalThe second syllable is unstressed (neutral tone). Often implies speaking in a low, unclear, or discontented voice.
Tā他
zài在
yī一
páng旁
gū咕
lu噜
le了
jǐ几
jù句
，
méi没
rén人
tīng听
qīng清
。
He muttered a few words on the side; nobody could hear him clearly.
Bié别
gū咕
lu噜
le了
，
yǒu有
huà话
dà大
shēng声
shuō说
。
Stop mumbling; speak up if you have something to say.
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Tā她
bù不
mǎn满
de地
gū咕
lu噜
zhe着
zǒu走
chū出
le了
fáng房
jiān间
。
She walked out of the room, grumbling in discontent.